Internal Auditor Emiratization

Intelligent Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance partner in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Internal Auditor to ensure regulatory compliance and improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 13 years of experience in internal audit (preferably in insurance), and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, conducting audits, and preparing reports. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with management and monitor industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 13 years of relevant internal audit experience ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work independently with high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual audit plan covering timelines, resources and reporting.
• Conduct audits across financial, operational, compliance, risk management and specialized areas.
• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to implement corrective actions and track progress.
• Perform quarterly MIS reporting and annual Fraud Risk Assessments.
• Ensure adherence to CBUAE regulations including recruitment and anti-fraud frameworks.
• Provide anti-fraud training to staff and support special investigations.
• Liaise with regulators and address audit findings.
• Monitor industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Auditing standards

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, ACCA)

Job description

General Overview

Intelligent Solutions has partnered with a leading insurance company to recruit a dynamic Internal Auditor for their team in Dubai. You will play a pivotal role in executing audit processes ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvements in internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual audit plan covering timelines resources and reporting.
• Conduct audits across financial operational compliance risk management and specialized areas (Actuary Risk AML/CFT).
• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings risks and recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to implement corrective actions and track progress.
• Perform quarterly MIS reporting and annual Fraud Risk Assessments with Compliance.
• Ensure adherence to CBUAE regulations including recruitment and anti-fraud frameworks.
• Provide anti-fraud training to staff and support special investigations as required.
• Liaise with regulators external auditors and internal stakeholders to address audit findings.
• Monitor industry best practices and regulatory changes advising business units accordingly.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• Professional certifications (CIA CPA ACCA) preferred.
• 13 years of relevant internal audit experience ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Detail-oriented analytical and able to work independently with high ethical standards.